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Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
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Olympus TG-610 front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS, both Waterproof digital cameras and both are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was introduced 24 months earlier than the TG-630 iHS which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TG-610 scores vs the TG-630 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 TG-610 TG-630 iHS 
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Olympus TG-610

 TG-630 iHS TG-610 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 TG-610 TG-630 iHS 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-610 features outer measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Olympus TG-630 iHS has sizing of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-610 and the TG-630 iHS.

Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and TG-630 iHS is 93 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-610 and TG-630 iHS.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus TG-610 to resolve extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TG-610 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography information
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MP count decent (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Street photography information
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography details
64
weather proof
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery (210 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
59
weather sealing
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery life (220 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography information
43
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery (210 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
39
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery life (220 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging information
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no mic jack
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Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Olympus TG-610Olympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus TG-610 Olympus TG-630 iHS
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-06 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190g (0.42 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photos 220 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $223 $200